Range Rover Evoque: Steep slopes
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538 (2011–2018) Owner's Manual / Brakes / Steep slopes
If the vehicle is stationary on a steep, slippery slope, it may begin to slide even with the brakes applied. This is because without wheel rotation, the ABS cannot determine vehicle movement.
To counteract this, briefly release the brakes to allow some wheel rotation. Then re-apply the brakes to allow ABS to gain control.
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Emergency brake assist (EBA)
If the driver rapidly applies the brakes, EBA
automatically boosts the braking force to its
maximum, in order to bring the vehicle to a halt
as quickly as possible. If the driver applies the
brake
Electronic brake distribution (EBD)
EBD controls the balance of braking forces
supplied to the front and rear wheels, in order
to maintain maximum braking efficiency.
If the vehicle has a light load (only the driver in
the vehicle f
Electric parking brake (EPD)
The parking brake operates on
the rear
wheels. Therefore, secure parking of
the vehicle is dependent on being on a
hard and stable surface.
Do not rely on the parking brake to
operate effectiv
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Foot brakes
Do not rest your foot on the
brake
pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
Never allow the vehicle to coast
(freewheel) with the engine turned off.
The engine must be running to provide
full braking assistance. The brakes
will still function with the engine off,
but far more pressure will be
Automatic transmission
The rotary drive selector rotates in either
direction. At engine start up, the selector
elevates out of its parked position.
1. To select D (Drive) or R (Reverse) gear,
apply the foot brake then rotate the drive
selector. The related LED by the selector
will illuminate.
Note: If pressure is
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